Harold E. Armstrong
Harold E. Armstrong
March 10, 1953 ~ October 19, 2012
SERVICES: A memorial service will be conducted Friday, October 19, 2012 at 8 p.m., at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, with calling from 4 p.m. until service time. MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201. Harold E. Armstrong, 59, of North County Road 250E, Clifford, died at 2:34 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at his home. Harold graduated from St. Peter's Lutheran School in 1968 and Hauser High School in 1972. He retired from Cummins Inc. where he worked 37 years. He led a full life and loved spending time with his family and friends, always having an open door to all, providing a good meal, a place to stay and a friend for life. Vacations to Tennessee and his "little buddy" Asher, his four-legged kid, held a piece of his heart. His greatest passions were his family, dear friends and his love for dirt-track racing. Much of his heart and soul was invested in building racing motors and race cars. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Harold had a knack for re-purposing broken items and giving them renewed life. We find comfort in knowing he, too, has new life. Born March 10, 1953, in Bartholomew County, Harold was the son of the late John E. Armstrong and Carolyn Waldkoetter Armstrong. He married Sandra Rae Simpson in June 1972. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Gary Armstrong, Clifford, IN; a daughter, Jennifer Weber, Edinburgh, IN; grandchildren, Jon, Kylee, Cassandra, Ashlee and Chelci, of Clifford, IN; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred (Kathi) Armstrong, Columbus, IN; sisters, Sharon (Dave) Hayes, Columbus, IN, and Becky (Richard) Robinson, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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March 10, 1953 ~ October 15, 2012
SERVICES: A memorial service will be conducted Friday, October 19, 2012 at 8 p.m., at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, with calling from 4 p.m. until service time.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201.
Harold E. Armstrong, 59, of North County Road 250E, Clifford, died at 2:34 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at his home.
Harold graduated from St. Peter's Lutheran School in 1968 and Hauser High School in 1972. He retired from Cummins Inc. where he worked 37 years.
He led a full life and loved spending time with his family and friends, always having an open door to all, providing a good meal, a place to stay and a friend for life.
Vacations to Tennessee and his "little buddy" Asher, his four-legged kid, held a piece of his heart. His greatest passions were his family, dear friends and his love for dirt-track racing. Much of his heart and soul was invested in building racing motors and race cars. He was an avid NASCAR fan.
Harold had a knack for re-purposing broken items and giving them renewed life. We find comfort in knowing he, too, has new life.
Born March 10, 1953, in Bartholomew County, Harold was the son of the late John E. Armstrong and Carolyn Waldkoetter Armstrong. He married Sandra Rae Simpson in June 1972. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Gary Armstrong, Clifford, IN; a daughter, Jennifer Weber, Edinburgh, IN; grandchildren, Jon, Kylee, Cassandra, Ashlee and Chelci, of Clifford, IN; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred (Kathi) Armstrong, Columbus, IN; sisters, Sharon (Dave) Hayes, Columbus, IN, and Becky (Richard) Robinson, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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We love you guys if there is anything we can do to help in any way please don’t hesitate to let us know. The world isn’t as cool of a place without Harold in it. He loaded us up with a bunch of tomato’s and garden goodies last time we saw him. Stay strong I know its hard just remember ‘It will be OK, even when its not OK’ take comfort in all the memories. Love U guys.~~~~~Angie, Craig, Cade, & Kevin Whittington
Hey Jennifer, I am very sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stephanie.
Harold was my second cousin (my grandmother was Selma Carter and my parents are Bill and Doris Carter. I was looking through family slides and found one of Harold on his confirmation day. Even though I vaguely remember that day since I am 2 years younger, I do remember Harold very well.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family of Harold. It has been many years since I have seen Harold..But he has a very vivid part of my childhood memories at Grandma’s farm..Playing in the barn, in the hay..chasing the chickens and, yea, the big boys, Harold, Fred and Ed all picked on the little girl with braids :)who just wanted to play in their games ! I know Ed asked me about Harold many times..now they are both gone..God Bless you all my family..whether I know you or not ! Feel free to contact me..love to you all. your cousin carol
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Sandy and family members, my deepest sympathies to you all. You have been in my daily prayers for quite some time now and I’ll continue to pray for comfort, peace and strength to get through the rough times ahead. Harold was truly memorable as my cousin and I have some great childhood memories. God bless you. Kim and Katie George
May God give you all peace in knowing that Harold is now in His Hands and renewed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers always. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Blessings, Pam Jones (Crystal’s mom)
Sharon and David, My sincere condolences for the loss of Harold. Wow, so many great memories I can picture of the past. John and I loved going and visiting them especially on Christmas Eve and many other times. He was one strong man. He sure could tell any story of the past or present and have you rolling till your stomach hurt. John loved him so much. We will miss him so much but he suffered for too long and now he is fishing with John and eating that good home cooked meal with Carolyn. Give my love to Becky, Sandy and Jonathon and all the family. All my Love, Kim
To family – sincerest expressions of concern are extended to each of you from our household. Though not privileged to know Harold, Fred and Kathi have always been there for us when needed. John Wm. Roberts & Thomas A. Weintraut, Jr.
Fred, My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Nancy
Sandy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Sandy, Thinking of you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you
Sharon, Fred, and Becky, I was so sorry to hear about Harold’s passing. My prayers go out to his wife and entire Family. I hope you find solice that Harold is finally out of pain and was given his wings to fly Home with our Lord where he will be made whole again in the image of Jesus. Stay strong in faith so it can comfort you during your time of mourning.
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family Sandy, Gary , and Jennifer.
daD I LOVE U AND I MISS U I FELL LIKE I WALKING AROUND OUTSIDE MY BODY NOTING REAL PAIN IS TERRIBLE KNOWING I NEVER GOING BE ABLE CALL U LIKE YESTERDAY I PICKED PHONE UP CALLED WENT HEAD LEFT VOICE MAIL U WERE WONDERFUL DAD HUSBAND AND PAPA U ALWAYS BE WITH US AND LOTS TEARS LAUGHTER AND EMETYNESS HOLIDAYS WONT BE SAME WITHOUTV U U WERE MY BEST FRIEND I PRAY GOD EASE ALL OUR PAIN MOM U WERE DADS WORLD U MADE HIS LAST RUN ON EARTH BEST U DONE ALL U COULD AND DONE IT WELL WITH LOTS LOVE
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
It’s been almost 6yrs. since you left this world. I still think of you often. In my minds eye,I see you reunited with lost family and friends. Though you probably miss those left behind,you are happy. I see a bountiful table before you. There is laughter and fun. We will always think of you fondly. I pray someday we see you again and until then, God bless you Dear Brother. With much love. Mike and Janet Paden